Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack vs TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe

The main difference between the Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack and the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is that the 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Weather resistant material) while the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe does not.

TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe - Front View
Specs Brand Swissgear Timbuk2
Name 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe
Category Laptop Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 31L 28L
Dimensions (in) 18.5 x 13.25 x 9 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.55
Fabric Durable 1200D Ballistic Polyester Fabric 100% recycled nylon
Color 6 colors and patterns Eco Black Deluxe
Warranty Swissgear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 26, 2013
Rating 4.7 4.5
Price Under $100 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured, padded shoulder straps J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Weather resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal and string pulls
Main Compartment Access Splayed Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 3 zipped front pockets and 4 side pockets Front zip pocket, 1 side pocket
Internal Compartments Multi-compartment with divider pockets Laptop sleeve, organizer pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets fit water bottle and other accessories 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Rugged molded top handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, carabiner hook
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Integrated laptop compartment holds up to 17" with adjustable divider Padded; 17" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Floating tablet safe pocket
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Internal organizer
Travel Features TSA Approved / Friendly TSA approved
Compression Straps External side compression straps Compression straps let you cinch it all down tight for a clean look that can transition from client A to B and then bar X.
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Heavily padded back panel Airmesh ventilated back panel
Ergonomic Ergonomically contoured straps
Ventilated Back Superior back ventilation
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper heads

You're currently comparing the 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack by Swissgear against the Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe by Timbuk2.


Swissgear 's 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Travel features while Timbuk2's Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a Laptop backpack with Travel features.

The Swissgear 1900 ScanSmart Laptop Backpack has a capacity of 31L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.5 x 13.25 x 9 . It's made of Durable 1200D Ballistic Polyester Fabric and is available in 6 colors and patterns in comparison the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe's capacity is 28L with a size of 5.91 x 11.42 x 18.11 inches. Constructed from 100% recycled nylon it weighs 2.55 pounds and is available in Eco Black Deluxe.